Ships sunk by submarines since World War Two, thread
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4th Dec 1971, Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor sunk India frigate INS Khukri with a torpedo
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4th Dec 1971, Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor sunk India frigate INS Khukri with a torpedo
March 6, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Ships sunk by submarines since World War Two, thread
1.
4th Dec 1971, Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor sunk India frigate INS Khukri with a torpedo
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4th Dec 1971, Pakistani submarine PNS Hangor sunk India frigate INS Khukri with a torpedo
On April 30, 2026, the Pakistan Navy announced the commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, in Sanya, China 🇵🇰 🇨🇳
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Pakistan Navy Commissions First Hangor-class Submarine in China - Naval News
On April 30, 2026, the Pakistan Navy announced the commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M HANGOR, in Sanya, China.
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April 30, 2026 at 9:39 AM
On April 30, 2026, the Pakistan Navy announced the commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, in Sanya, China 🇵🇰 🇨🇳
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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[Feature] Implications of the Hangor-class for Pakistan’s operational naval posture and strategic sovereignty 🇵🇰
By @alxluck.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/features/202...
By @alxluck.bsky.social
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Pakistan's Hangor-Class And Naval Strategic Souvereignty
An outline of how Pakistan's acquisition of the Chinese Hangor-class submarines will evolve operational posture and strategic sovereignty.
www.navalnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
[Feature] Implications of the Hangor-class for Pakistan’s operational naval posture and strategic sovereignty 🇵🇰
By @alxluck.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/features/202...
By @alxluck.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/features/202...
On March 15, 2024, the Pakistani Navy conducted the launching ceremony for the second Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS/M SHUSHUK (Desig) at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China 🇵🇰🇨🇳
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Pakistan Navy Launches Second Hangor-class Submarine in China - Naval News
On March 15, 2024, the Pakistani Navy conducted the launching ceremony for the second Hangor-class submarine in Wuhan, China.
www.navalnews.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On March 15, 2024, the Pakistani Navy conducted the launching ceremony for the second Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS/M SHUSHUK (Desig) at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China 🇵🇰🇨🇳
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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Pakistan Navy Hangor class (Chinese built Type-039A Yuan) in China. Note the white stripes applied to the top of the sail on new-build submarines
(Until now I had understood those to only be applied to Chinese Navy (PLAN) boats)
(Until now I had understood those to only be applied to Chinese Navy (PLAN) boats)
September 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Pakistan Navy Hangor class (Chinese built Type-039A Yuan) in China. Note the white stripes applied to the top of the sail on new-build submarines
(Until now I had understood those to only be applied to Chinese Navy (PLAN) boats)
(Until now I had understood those to only be applied to Chinese Navy (PLAN) boats)
Courtesy of a commission for the Gulf Defence Industry Initiative (GDII) I have written a brief analysis via @navalnews.com regarding Pakistan's Hangor-class submarines, and related operational and industrial implications for Islamabad.
www.navalnews.com/features/202...
www.navalnews.com/features/202...
Pakistan's Hangor-Class And Naval Strategic Sovereignty
An outline of how Pakistan's acquisition of the Chinese Hangor-class submarines will evolve operational posture and strategic sovereignty.
www.navalnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Courtesy of a commission for the Gulf Defence Industry Initiative (GDII) I have written a brief analysis via @navalnews.com regarding Pakistan's Hangor-class submarines, and related operational and industrial implications for Islamabad.
www.navalnews.com/features/202...
www.navalnews.com/features/202...
🇵🇰 The Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine conducted its first live-fire test of an anti-ship missile in the northern Arabian Sea.
militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
Pakistan Navy’s Hangor Submarine Fires Anti-Ship Missile for the First Time
The Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine conducted its first live-fire test of an anti-ship missile in the northern Arabian Sea.
militarnyi.com
September 30, 2026 at 8:21 AM
🇵🇰 The Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine conducted its first live-fire test of an anti-ship missile in the northern Arabian Sea.
militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
Pakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China apnews.com/article/paki...
Pakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China
Pakistan has commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine in China, marking a key step in its naval modernization.
apnews.com
April 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Pakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China apnews.com/article/paki...
On August 15, 2025, the Pakistan Navy announced the launching ceremony of the third Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS MANGRO, held in Wuhan, China 🇵🇰 🇨🇳
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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Pakistan Navy's third Hangor-class submarine launched in China - Naval News
On August 15, 2025, the Pakistan Navy announced the launching ceremony of the third Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS MANGRO, held in Wuhan, China.
www.navalnews.com
August 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
On August 15, 2025, the Pakistan Navy announced the launching ceremony of the third Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS MANGRO, held in Wuhan, China 🇵🇰 🇨🇳
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Third Hangor-class submarine on the slipway at Wuchang Shipbuilding in Wuhan. Via "by78"/SDF
August 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Third Hangor-class submarine on the slipway at Wuchang Shipbuilding in Wuhan. Via "by78"/SDF
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Pakistan Navy Hangor-class (PLAN Type 039A-class export derivative) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine PNS "Shushuk" was launched in Wuhan, China on March 13, 2025.
Pakistan Navy Hangor-class (PLAN Type 039A-class export derivative) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine PNS "Shushuk" was launched in Wuhan, China on March 13, 2025.
March 17, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Pakistan Navy Hangor-class (PLAN Type 039A-class export derivative) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine PNS "Shushuk" was launched in Wuhan, China on March 13, 2025.
Pakistan Navy Hangor-class (PLAN Type 039A-class export derivative) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine PNS "Shushuk" was launched in Wuhan, China on March 13, 2025.
Pakistan Navy Type 054A/P Tughril-class frigate PNS Taimur (262) and Hangor-class diesel-electric attack submarine PNS Hangor coming into Kota Kinabalu - May 8, 2026 SRC: FB- Markas Pemerintahan Armada Timur
May 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Pakistan Navy Type 054A/P Tughril-class frigate PNS Taimur (262) and Hangor-class diesel-electric attack submarine PNS Hangor coming into Kota Kinabalu - May 8, 2026 SRC: FB- Markas Pemerintahan Armada Timur
On December 17, 2025, the fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy, named “GHAZI”, was launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan, China 🇵🇰 🇨🇳
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Pakistan Navy Launches 4th Hangor-class Submarine "Ghazi" in China - Naval News
On December 17, 2025, the fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy, named "GHAZI", was launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan, China.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
On December 17, 2025, the fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy, named “GHAZI”, was launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan, China 🇵🇰 🇨🇳
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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What would you do if borgor but hostile? Hangor
October 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
What would you do if borgor but hostile? Hangor
Pakistans government announces launch of the fourth Hangor-class submarine at builder Wuchang Shipbuilding.
After the initial pace of this effort seemed somewhat off, Wuchang has since made pretty reasonable progress on finalising their share of it. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
After the initial pace of this effort seemed somewhat off, Wuchang has since made pretty reasonable progress on finalising their share of it. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Pakistan Navy Launches 4th Hangor-class Submarine "Ghazi" in China - Naval News
On December 17, 2025, the fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy, named "GHAZI", was launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan, China.
www.navalnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Pakistans government announces launch of the fourth Hangor-class submarine at builder Wuchang Shipbuilding.
After the initial pace of this effort seemed somewhat off, Wuchang has since made pretty reasonable progress on finalising their share of it. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
After the initial pace of this effort seemed somewhat off, Wuchang has since made pretty reasonable progress on finalising their share of it. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
China has handed over to Pakistan the third of eight new ‘advanced’ Hangor-class submarines, an export variant of Chinese Type 039B
🔗Read more: militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
🔗Read more: militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
Pakistan Receives Chinese-Designed Hangor-Class Submarine - Militarnyi
China has handed over to Pakistan the third of eight new ‘advanced’ Hangor-class submarines, an export variant of Chinese Type 039B
militarnyi.com
August 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
China has handed over to Pakistan the third of eight new ‘advanced’ Hangor-class submarines, an export variant of Chinese Type 039B
🔗Read more: militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
🔗Read more: militarnyi.com/en/news/paki...
What appears to be either the first or the second Hangor-class SSK built by Wuchang for Pakistan, undergoing trials. First hull was launched back in 2024, the second in March this year. Note straight sail, somewhat like 039A config, but with 039B weather bridge.
Via "by78"/SDF.
Via "by78"/SDF.
June 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
What appears to be either the first or the second Hangor-class SSK built by Wuchang for Pakistan, undergoing trials. First hull was launched back in 2024, the second in March this year. Note straight sail, somewhat like 039A config, but with 039B weather bridge.
Via "by78"/SDF.
Via "by78"/SDF.
On April 26, 2024, the Pakistan Navy launched the first Hangor-class submarine with a ceremony hosted by Wuchang Shipbuilding in Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China 🇵🇰🇨🇳
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China - Naval News
On April 26, 2024, the Pakistan Navy launched the first Hangor-class submarine with a ceremony held in Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.
www.navalnews.com
April 28, 2024 at 10:07 PM
On April 26, 2024, the Pakistan Navy launched the first Hangor-class submarine with a ceremony hosted by Wuchang Shipbuilding in Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China 🇵🇰🇨🇳
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Looks like Wuchang Shipyard has launched the third Hangor-class (Type 039B mod) on order for Pakistan in Wuhan. H/t "Black Wolf"/SDF.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=On5Q...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=On5Q...
August 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Looks like Wuchang Shipyard has launched the third Hangor-class (Type 039B mod) on order for Pakistan in Wuhan. H/t "Black Wolf"/SDF.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=On5Q...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=On5Q...
This is the first American submarine kill since WW2 but the fourth overall; the Pakistani submarine Hangor sunk the INS Khukri in the 1971 war off Gujarat, the HMS Conqueror sunk the ARA General Belgrano in the Falklands, and a North Korean submarine probably sunk the ROKS Cheonan in 2010.
A U.S. Navy submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka
Hegseth says it’s the first time a U.S. submarine has sunk an enemy warship since World War II.
Hegseth says it’s the first time a U.S. submarine has sunk an enemy warship since World War II.
March 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This is the first American submarine kill since WW2 but the fourth overall; the Pakistani submarine Hangor sunk the INS Khukri in the 1971 war off Gujarat, the HMS Conqueror sunk the ARA General Belgrano in the Falklands, and a North Korean submarine probably sunk the ROKS Cheonan in 2010.
Tom Anderson's series on the #history of #naval #warfare looks at the rare clashes of the #ColdWar, focusing on the oft-forgotten (in the West) #BangladeshLiberationWar and ensuing #India - #Pakistan war. #OperationTrident #Hangor #Bangladesh #MilitaryHistory www.sealionpress.co.uk/post/naval-g...
Naval Gazing 13: The Cold War's Hot Spots
By Tom AndersonIn the previous article, I noted that while there were a number of proxy conflicts between East and West during the Cold War, these were predominantly land wars with little involvement ...
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October 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Tom Anderson's series on the #history of #naval #warfare looks at the rare clashes of the #ColdWar, focusing on the oft-forgotten (in the West) #BangladeshLiberationWar and ensuing #India - #Pakistan war. #OperationTrident #Hangor #Bangladesh #MilitaryHistory www.sealionpress.co.uk/post/naval-g...
"The project [Hangor-class submarines] is proceeding as per the timeline. We expect that these submarines will join the Pakistan Navy fleet very soon," said Pakistani Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
www.newsweek.com/pakistan-new...
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US military partner upgrades navy with China-made submarines
Pakistan has signed a deal with China to acquire eight 'Hangor'-class conventionally powered submarines.
www.newsweek.com
January 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"The project [Hangor-class submarines] is proceeding as per the timeline. We expect that these submarines will join the Pakistan Navy fleet very soon," said Pakistani Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
www.newsweek.com/pakistan-new...
www.newsweek.com/pakistan-new...